GardenWizzPlant Care Card

Rose

Rosa · Shrub

Hardiness
H6 Hardy — very cold winter (to −20 to −15°C)
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Height × Spread
1–2.5 m × 80–150 cm
Soil
moisture-retentive, fertile, well-drained soils
Flowering
May
Toxicity
No specific toxicity is listed by the RHS. This is not a guarantee of safety — check with a vet or the ASPCA before pets or children eat any plant.

The Gardening Year

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
🪴 Plant out
🌸 In flower
✂️ Prune

Watch out for

Black spot: Improve air circulation, remove fallen leaves in autumn, and select resistant cultivars to reduce infection pressure.

Powdery mildew: Plant in sunny, well-ventilated positions and prune out affected growth as soon as it is detected.

Replant disease: Avoid planting roses in soil previously occupied by roses; swap with fresh soil or move the plant to a new site.

Rose rust: Prune out spring infections immediately and collect fallen leaves in autumn to destroy overwintering spores.

Shoot dieback: Prune affected wood back to healthy tissue during dry weather and disinfect tools between cuts.

Full guide: gardenwizz.com/plants/rose © GardenWizz — UK gardening encyclopedia